Total 500 elderly residents from 16 RWs in Cipinang Muara Urban Village, East Jakarta are targeted to get the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

In order to get vaccinated, they must be in a good health

Cipinang Muara Urban Village Secretary, Ciptono mentioned, dynamic vaccination service which is held at SDN Cipinang Muara 21/18 Building is divided in 2 sessions. First session is carried out in morning for elderly residents at RW 001, 012, 004, 002 , 013, 007, 016 and RW 009. While elderly people at RW 003, 008, 005, 010, 006, 011, 015 and RW 014 in afternoon.

"We also remind them to adhere to health protocols because it is still in COVID-19 pandemic," he added, Thursday (3/18).

Cipinang Muara Urban Village Health Center (Puskesmas) Head, Agnes Gisela Hutapea explained, 40 health workers were deployed to serve 500 elderly people who carry out vaccination today.

Until 3 PM, 400 of total target 500 elderly people attended at SDN Cipinang Muara 21/18 Building. But, not all of them can't be vaccinated due to their health condition and some of them also have comorbidity.

According to her, elderly who have history of heart disease, cancer, kidney disease, must attach healthy certificate from doctor. While vaccination for elderly people who have comorbidity must be postponed and rescheduled.

"In order to get vaccinated, they must be in a good health to prevent unwanted side effects," she said.